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Renewables must lead Malaysia's coal phase-out to avoid gas lock-in: WEF - Eco-Business
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Malaysia aims to phase out coal power by 2044 and must accelerate renewable energy deployment and enhance grid flexibility to prevent a shift to greater gas dependence as coal retires. The WEF report recommends repurposing coal sites into clean energy hubs and prioritising renewable capacity over gas to reduce emissions and energy import risks amid rising electricity demand.
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Your opportunity lies in converting retiring coal plants into solar and battery hubs to tap a market that Malaysia must prioritise to avoid gas filling the gap. Act on grid flexibility solutions now to secure clean power contracts before gas dependency grows.
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